Digital Dawn: Kerala Becomes India's First Digital Literate State

M A Abdullah Moulavi, 104, embodies Kerala's digital revolution through Digi Keralam, a program that empowered over 21 lakh individuals, including elders, to master digital skills. The initiative, modeled on the state's historic literacy campaign, helped Kerala achieve digital literacy, integrating e-governance and bridging societal digital gaps.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 17-08-2025 10:48 IST | Created: 17-08-2025 10:48 IST

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At the age of 104, Ernakulam resident M A Abdullah Moulavi represents the wave of digital change sweeping through Kerala. His adeptness at using social media and YouTube highlights the success of the state's 'Digi Keralam' initiative.

This state-sponsored program, launched on September 22, 2022, aimed to elevate digital literacy among its citizens, reminiscent of Kerala's educational reforms in 1991. Over 21 lakh individuals, spanning different age groups, including 79-year-old Sarasu and 80-year-old Sulochana, gained digital skills.

With 99.98% of participants mastering basic digital tasks, Kerala is primed to declare itself the first fully digital literate state in India. Authorities emphasize that bridging digital divides is crucial as government services move online, making digital literacy an essential skill.

(With inputs from agencies.)